Human Tularemia Epididymo-Orchitis Caused by Francisella tularensis Subspecies holartica, Austria

Abstract

A previously healthy man in Austria had tularemia epididymo-orchitis develop, leading to unilateral orchiectomy. Francisella tularensis subspecies holartica was detected by 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis of inflamed granulomatous testicular tissue. Clinicians should suspect F. tularensis as a rare etiologic microorganism in epididymo-orchitis patients with relevant risk factors.

Keywords

• tularemia
• Francisella tularensis subspecies holartica
• bacteria
• epididymo-orchitis
• orchiectomy
• human tularemia